Crime Scene: London 1892

Tactic, AS Company, Piatnik · Board game · 2021
1–4 · best 2 Solo 120–240 min Weight 2.0/5
100.0 rating Ludopedia
5.6 rating BGG
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100.0 rating Ludopedia
5.6 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

A gripping detective experience that blends storytelling with clever-puzzles.

Highlights
  • Compelling professional storytelling
  • Engaging puzzle variety
  • High-stakes decision making
Keep in mind
  • Requires intense focus
  • Punishing-wrong guesses
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About the game

What you do in a play session

If you're the type of person who loves crime procedurals and wants to step into the shoes of a detective, Crime Scene: London 1892 is calling your name. This isn't your typical board game with dice and movement; it's a deep,-narrative-driven-investigation experience that pulls you straight into the foggy streets of Victorian London.

Written by professional crime novelist Arttu Tuominen, the story is tight, atmospheric, and genuinely gripping. The gameplay blends three distinct elements:- following a compelling mystery- searching for hidden details within intricate images- and solving a variety of-ranging from light to quite brain-bending- puzzles.

One of the most clever aspects is the Reputation system. Think of it as your detective's intuition. You can use-hints to help you when you're stuck, but it comes at a cost: you'll lose Reputation cards. Even worse, making a wrong guess will also chip away at your standing. This creates a fantastic tension; do you take the hint now to stay on track, or do you risk it all to save your reputation for the grand finale? At the end, your remaining reputation helps you interpret the final clues and make the ultimate-and most critical-choice to solve the case. It's a high-stakes-deduction game where your wits are your only weapon!

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 REC
4 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Series: Crime Scene (Tactic)
Publisher Tactic, AS Company, Piatnik
Designer Markku Heljakka, Petter Ilander, Richard Heayes
Artist Stevan Antonijević, Ville Koivula

Community

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307owners
17wishlist
4want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How difficult is the game?
It offers a medium challenge, with puzzles ranging from easy to quite tricky.
Is there a language barrier?
Yes,-the game is heavily text-dependent and requires a good command of English.
How many players can play?
It supports 1 to 4 players in a cooperative-setting.
Is it suitable for kids?
Recommended for ages 12+ due to some graphic-elements in the story-line.
How long does a session last?
Expect to spend anywhere from 2 to 4 hours solving the mystery.

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